VGA over CAT5 Recomendations?

[Chris Chapman]

We've been having great success with sending normal, NTSC video over CAT5 in our facility using baluns. We just expanded our runs, and I'm looking at adding in a VGA component. Any one have a good recomendations, or more importantly, gear that I should stay away from?

(Distances are over 200 feet.)

 

[Morpheus]

I'm using an Intellix system right now (www.intelix.com), the VGA UHR F, to be exact.

Seems to be working pretty well, the only issue I had was from a bad cat5 cable

max distance is 550, according to website

 

[rwhealey]

I was happy with the performance of both Extron and Kramer units.

Extron has better architectural mounting options, but it was a bit of a hassle for us to get it, as Full Compass isn't a dealer and we had to go through with a bothersome purchasing process.

The Extron was DOA (bad Cat5 connector) but the dealer got us a new one by the next morning. Good service.

 

[museav]

Extron has better architectural mounting options, but it was a bit of a hassle for us to get it, as Full Compass isn't a dealer and we had to go through with a bothersome purchasing process.

The Extron was DOA (bad Cat5 connector) but the dealer got us a new one by the next morning. Good service.

I think those two statements are directly related. I know that Extron limits distribution to approved dealers specifically so that they can support those dealers to the level they feel is required. When I worked for a dealer I had a primary contact and a backup team that we could call with any problems, the same as a Consultant now. Not that Full Compass does not give good support, my experiences with them have always been positive, but the level of product support is often a trade-off in getting the pricing discounts of a large online retailer.

My 'go to' brands for audio and video over UTP/STP are Magenta Research, Extron and FSR.

 

[stanleyrobinson]

A provider of VGA; VGA and audio; and VGA, audio and serial solutions over CAT5 is Minicom Digital Signage. For example, the DS Vision 3000 supports 1080p video, stereo audio and bi-directional serial up to 2000 feet. All products have a three year warranty.

 

[pacman]

I've had great success with computer & HD video running on Magenta Research Multiview components. There are a lot of threads on this subject (audio/video/control over Cat5) on Control Booth